Zebra Refs

The “Zebra Refs” painting was originally developed in the 1980’s.  The idea was that hockey referees, in their striped shirts, are often called ‘zebras’.  It was a logical progression to turn the actual refs into the animals themselves.  This painting was turned into a detailed oil painting around 1998.  The source photo originally featured Ray Scapinello, John D’Amico, and Bob Meyers, back in the days when players and refs still wore the old-fashioned tube skates.  In the background John has painted a number of the NHL rules taken directly from the rulebook (several of which are obviously not enforced!).

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Originally painted using Mussini oil paints on Belgian linen  -  1997
Size:  38"  x  32"

Starting February 1st 2010

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When you buy at least $99 worth of prints, choose one FREE print from those shown on the front page. When you buy at least $149 worth of prints, you may choose TWO FREE prints from those shown on the front page. 

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